Anytone Background Images «FHD»

Customizing the background image on AnyTone DMR radios, such as the AT-D878UVII Plus AT-D578UV III Pro

• Since the radio cannot do grayscale, you must convert the gray shades to pure black or pure white.
• In GIMP: Colors -> Threshold. Adjust the slider until the image looks sharp and recognizable.
• In Photoshop: Image -> Adjustments -> Threshold.

In the hands of artists and critics, the anytone image has begun to be subverted. Some creators intentionally use absurd backgrounds—a roaring fire, a spaceship bridge, a crowded stadium—to break the trance of generic professionalism. Others deliberately refuse the anytone aesthetic, leaving their unmade beds and cluttered desks visible as a form of quiet protest. These acts reclaim the background as a site of authenticity, insisting that the mess of real life has more value than the sterile comfort of the anytone.

Step 5: Load into CPS

Color Profile: It is best to use dark images because the on-screen text is typically white. A light background can make your frequency and channel info unreadable. How to Change the Background Image

These images are black-and-white (1-bit) BMP files displayed on the LCD (usually 160×128 or 220×176 pixels, depending on model). anytone background images

Open CPS: Connect your radio to your computer and open the AnyTone programming software.

To ensure your image looks crisp and isn't distorted, you need to follow specific sizing and format guidelines: Resolution: 160 x 128 pixels is the standard for the AnyTone 878 Aspect Ratio: File Format: (Bitmap) is highly recommended for the best quality, though (JPEG) is also supported. Color Tip: Since most on-screen text is white, using darker images Customizing the background image on AnyTone DMR radios,

Part 7: The Future – Color TFT and Anytone HD

Newer Anytone models (like the 878UVII Plus with the 1.77" TFT display) support higher color depth and slightly better viewing angles. However, the 320x240 limitation remains due to the firmware bootloader.